Senior Research Fellow, Structural Biology/Crystallography/Drug Discovery
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life sciences, Chemistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Readers / Senior Research Fellows
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
A Senior Research Fellow position is available in the Laboratory of Professor Yoon Ho Sup at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University.
Job Description
The Senior Research Fellow will be responsible for studying molecular mechanism of small molecule leads for nuclear receptors involved in Parkinson’s disease. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with technical calibre in crystallography and structure-based drug discovery in receptor biology field. This position will involve biochemical, biophysical and x-ray crystallographic experiments.
Job Requirements
- PhD in the field of structural biology and biochemistry with at least 5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience
- Candidate with background in nuclear receptors-mediated transcriptional regulation and X-ray crystallography is preferred
- Good publication record in top structural biology and chemical biology journals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in lab management is a plus
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Company
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).
We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme.
About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)
The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.
The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.
Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.
Eligibility:
• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university.
Terms and Conditions:
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure.
Application Procedure:
Please click here for more information.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020
- Telephone
- +(65)67911744
- Location
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50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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